New Digital Video Series Shows Customers Simple Ways to Make Homes More Fire Resistant

Rhea-AI Summary

Pacific Gas and Electric (PCG) has launched a new video series titled ‘7 Saturdays to a More Fire-Resistant Home’, featuring expert David Hawks. This series provides valuable tips for Californians to prepare homes against wildfires amid significant drought conditions. With over 90% of California facing heightened wildfire risks, Hawks aims to educate homeowners on creating defensible spaces, hardening homes cost-effectively, and preparing for evacuations. The first episode is now available on the Safety Action Center, with new content released weekly for seven weeks.

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• Launch of educational video series enhances community preparedness against wildfires.
• Expert guidance from a former CAL FIRE chief adds credibility to the initiative.
• Timely information addresses the current wildfire risk due to drought conditions.

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Before heading to the hardware store this weekend, enjoy a cup of coffee as you watch co-host David Hawks, former CAL FIRE Chief of the Butte Unit and current PG&E Senior Public Safety Specialist, in a brand-new video series, “7 Saturdays to a More Fire-Resistant Home,” where he demonstrates tangible steps that Californians can take to harden their homes against wildfires and help keep their families and communities safe.

With over 90% of California experiencing drought, the state faces unprecedented wildfire risk this year. PG&E can help customers be better prepared for this upcoming wildfire season and for any emergency.

“The little actions we take today can better protect our homes and communities from wildfire,” Hawks said. With over 31 years serving California as a firefighter, Hawks understands simple tasks can help protect homes. In the series he uses his expertise to show Californians:

• How to create and maintain defensible space around their properties
• Cost-effective ways to harden their homes
• Tips to help families prepare for a potential evacuation during a wildfire
• Other simple steps a typical homeowner can accomplish in a single day

You can watch the first episode now on the Safety Action Center (safetyactioncenter.pge.com), PG&E’s online preparedness resource which provides information to help customers keep their families, homes, and businesses safe during natural disasters and other emergencies. New episodes will launch every week—for seven weeks, naturally.

About PG&E

Pacific Gas and Electric Company, a subsidiary of PG&E Corporation (NYSE:PCG), is a combined natural gas and electric utility serving more than 16 million people across 70,000 square miles in Northern and Central California. For more information, visit pge.com and pge.com/news.

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FAQ

What is PG&E's new video series about?

PG&E's new video series, ‘7 Saturdays to a More Fire-Resistant Home’, offers tips for homeowners to protect against wildfires.

When was the video series about fire safety launched by PG&E?

The video series launched recently, with the first episode now available.

Who is featured in PG&E's fire safety video series?

David Hawks, a former CAL FIRE Chief, is featured providing expert tips on fire safety.

How can Californians prepare for wildfires according to PG&E?

Californians can learn to create defensible spaces, harden homes, and prepare for evacuations through the series.

Where can I watch PG&E's fire safety video series?

The series can be watched on PG&E's Safety Action Center website.